Water babies: a Strel swimming holiday in Lake Bled

Whether you fancy exploring blue lagoons or taking on river challenges, swimming holidays are guarateed to make a splash, says Lucy Gillmore

Rock stars: the summer soltice at Averbury, Wiltshire

This weekend marks the celebrations for this year's summer solstice – but forget visiting Stonehenge. Hugh Thomson prefers the wonders of its nearby rival, the largest stone circle in England

Vegetable vendors on Dal Lake
After years of trauma, the region is once again on the travel map. Harriet O'Brien returns
Green agenda: The Lough Erne Resort is the setting for the G8
As G8 leaders descend on the remote Lough Erne Resort, Tom Adair explores this green, watery corner of County Fermanagh
Revolutionary road: A cyclist tries out a new Citi Bike
Nikhil Kumar braves the city's manic streets to put the new bicycle-hire scheme to the test
Retail trail: the Patpong night market

Sunset is no reason to stop shopping in the world's most visited city, says Sophie Lam as she explores its bustling night markets

From darting bats to big cats, the natural world awakens as evening falls. Mike Unwin journeys to the dark side

Heavens above: the starlit sky over the Brecon Beacons

The wealth of Wales used to come from below the ground. Now a new dark-sky reserve offers a fresh source of glittering riches, says Rob Cowen

Rhapsody in dark blue: Manhattan at night

From dive bars to rooftop clubs and cult restaurants, the Big Apple is still on top, says Mark C O'Flaherty

Kick back with a cocktail from the 34th floor

No Spain, no gain: San Sebastian

With world-class restaurants, innovative museums and chic new hotels, it's no wonder that it's the top holiday destination for Brits, says Aoife O'Riordain

Rhinos are still under threat from poachers
Michael Buerk's years as a BBC foreign correspondent gave him a unique perspective on Kenya when he returned to the country as a tourist
Good evening: Summer nights in Aix-en-Provence
Cézanne and Matisse star in a new exhibition in this Provençal gem. Mick Webb gets the picture
A train follows the route of the Devil’s Nose
Huge investment in the country's railways is opening up some of the most dramatic train journeys in the world. Gavin Haines jumps aboard
ATHENS >>> SAMOS

Where do all those Parisians vanish to every August? What is it about Dyrehaven that lures residents of Copenhagen? And just why do the Romans love Ponza so much? Aoife O'Riordain shares the holiday secrets of 10 locals in the know

Peak form: Mt McKinley rises more than 20,000ft

A century after North America's highest peak was conquered, Nick Boulos finds that Mt McKinley is still awe-inspiring, even if you don't fancy the climb

Bay watch: the ancient walls look over the city

Friendly, beautiful and with a wealth of cultural attractions, Greece's second city is better connected to the UK than ever before, says Simon Calder

Diamond Estates, Niagara Peninsula, Canada
In search of wine with star quality, Nick Wise explored wineries worthy of an Oscar
Water therapy: The writer in an onsen
Pilgrims have walked the 54-mile Kumano Kodo for more than 1,000 years. Now, Aaron Millar joins a new trip that follows the route through sacred mountains, mossy woodland and heavenly hot springs
Decked out: Inside the museum
The Mary Rose has a spectacular new home that brings to life her fascinating history. Juliet Rix got a sneak preview

Roll, bowl or surf with these great toys for all the family to make a trip to the seaside an activity-packed day out

At the controls: Men still far outnumber women pilots
Behind the scenes in the cockpit
Light fantastic: One of the bright, spacious apartments
Stay the Night: Baixa House, Lisbon
Treasured dome: Kazan Cathedral

After the long, cold winter, the city's residents revel in the White Nights of summer, with festivities that run well beyond midnight, says Chris Leadbeater

Dream trip: the Caledonian Sleeper to Fort William

The man who pays his way

Detail from the Monument to the Martyrs of the Two World Wars, Charleroi

War and peace: history revisited in the cities of Southern Belgium

British Airways Holidays - £1,569

A city break in Rio de Janeiro

Bed down: Nobu Hotel is the place to rest a weary head

Nobu Hotel, Las Vegas

Dark night rises: the sun sets on the island of Ibiza

'I loved the sunsets in Ibiza so much, I filmed my latest video there'

From cities at twilight to the Grachtenfestival

The elegant, futuristic Liquidrom

The Hedonist

Stylish, light, fun and compact - here are the finest ways to keep on carrying on as you jet off for business or summer hols

‘You’ve had your fun, says humdrum reality, now get back home’
That is the question on changeover day, says Ben Ross
A decadent bedroom at Bloom
B&B and Beyond: Bloom, Venice
Maritime for bed: Sleeping Around in Antwerp's port

Sleeping Around, Antwerp

From airport lounge specialists and Michael Palin to travel towels and free gondola rides

Feast in the East: a sushi bar in the Japanese capital

'In Tokyo, I spent nights sitting in bars, eating noodles, raw fish and fried foods'

Tough Dove: lovely but late

The man who pays his way

£995 - Hayes & Jarvis

A week in Mauritius

Will the Tour de France inspire you to ride off on a cycling holiday?

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